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Event:
BFC 18 : Carver Vs. Roger
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson cracks Vergys with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vergys was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Vergys is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Anderson rolls with it to try and escape but Vergys cranks on the arm and Anderson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
Jackie Vergys really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Vergys gets tackled into the cage by Stenburg. Stenburg maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stenburg has Vergys up against the cage in a clinch.
Vergys is trying to pull guard but Stenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Vergys is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stenburg lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stenburg forces Vergys back against the cage and clinches.
Stenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vergys has Stenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenburg avoiding damage.
Vergys goes for a takedown attempt but Stenburg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hale Stenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.
Stenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and pushes Vergys back into the cage.
Stenburg digs a right hand into Vergys's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vergys's gas tank.
Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stenburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenburg.
#BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vergys tries to score a body lock takedown but Stenburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vergys looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vergys creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stenburg lands an uppercut.
Stenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vergys wants to take the fight to the mat but Stenburg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stenburg as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Vergys is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stenburg can't fight it off and eventually Vergys manages to take the fight to the floor. Stenburg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vergys is breathing heavily.#T2#
Stenburg wants to stand up but Vergys is controlling him.
Vergys loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Vergys has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stenburg wants to stand up but Vergys is controlling him.
Vergys throws an elbow that misses. Stenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vergys's guard. Nice move by Stenburg!#REVB##SU2#
Stenburg gets to his feet - Vergys follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Stenburg instigates a clinch.
Stenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenburg.#T3#
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stenburg is pressed up against the cage. Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stenburg down to the mat. Stenburg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Stenburg has Vergys up against the cage in a clinch.
Vergys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stenburg breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg has closed the distance and engaged Vergys in a clinch.
Stenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stenburg is leaning against Vergys and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenburg.
#T4##BC2#
Stenburg manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg has managed to clinch.
Stenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenburg digs a right hand underneath Vergys's ribcage. Vergys let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
A hook to the body from Stenburg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenburg.
Stenburg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vergys is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stenburg to keep the fight standing.
Vergys drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stenburg lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stenburg manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stenburg.
A short body shot lands from Stenburg as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Stenburg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.
Stenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenburg.
#BC2#
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stenburg instigates a clinch.
Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stenburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vergys is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vergys is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Stenburg as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vergys tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
Stenburg lands with a light punch inside.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vergys tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenburg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Vergys can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Stenburg manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg rushes Vergys and presses him up against the cage.
Stenburg effectively controlling the action here.
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg has managed to clinch.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vergys is looking for a takedown.
Vergys tries to stall but Stenburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stenburg lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.
Vergys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stenburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Stenburg has Vergys up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Stenburg lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vergys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and pushes Vergys back into the cage.#BC2#
Stenburg breaks from the clinch.
Stenburg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Stenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenburg presses Vergys against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stenburg scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Good body shot from Stenburg.
Stenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
Stenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Vergys is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Stenburg.
Oh Vergys is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stenburg is working Vergys over against the cage.
Hale Stenburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenburg lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Stenburg drops Vergys onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vergys is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Stenburg to work.
Vergys drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stenburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Stenburg gets control of Vergys's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stenburg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vergys trying to control but Stenburg is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Stenburg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vergys seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Stenburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenburg gets underhooks to prevent Vergys's takedown attempt.
Stenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenburg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vergys up against the cage.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenburg.
Stenburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenburg scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Stenburg jumps guard.
Stenburg is looking to stand up but Vergys isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Stenburg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Stenburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
Vergys tries to keep at a distance but Stenburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenburg lands a right hand.
Stenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vergys wants to take the fight to the mat but Stenburg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vergys tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vergys looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vergys's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vergys.
Stenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Stenburg has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Stenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stenburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stenburg cracks Vergys with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenburg.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenburg.
Vergys is working for takedown but Stenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stenburg gets through Vergys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vergys tries for a takedown but Stenburg manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Stenburg.
Stenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vergyss head.
Stenburg dips a shoulder and cracks Vergys with a mighty uppercut! Vergys falls back against the cage and Stenburg unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vergys is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stenburg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hale Stenburg!
Hale Stenburg is the new bantamweight champion!
Hale Stenburg gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Weeks does it's job there.
Weeks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weeks misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Vergys counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Vergys tries for a kimura but Weeks is defending well.
Weeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vergys on the ground.#SUB2#
Vergys thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Vergys is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Weeks is trying to escape and Vergys transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Weeks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vergys! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
Jackie Vergys managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.
Willie Weeks was interviewed post fight and said 'Aye...back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Woodoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Vergys counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Woodoo tries to kick Vergys off in order to stand up. Vergys Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vergys scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Woodoo to see if he's OK.
Woodoo tries to escape but Vergys is in control.
Woodoo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Vergys is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woodoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Vergys thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Woodoo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vergys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vergys landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Vergys is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Woodoo is trying to escape and Vergys transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Woodoo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vergys! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
After the big win, Jackie Vergys made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Vergys didn't see that one coming.
Vergys tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt cracks Vergys with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt stuns Vergys with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Vergys's leg. Vergys is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt throws a series of strikes that have Vergys backpedaling.
Vergys shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vergys avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Vergys's defenses.
Vergys's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vergys scrambles back to his feet.
Vergys on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Vergys fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Vergys stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vergys or perhaps it was just good defense by Dilbrandt, which made it look bad.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Vergys.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Vergys off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Vergys looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Vergys is rocked!
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Vergys is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt drops Vergys with a huge uppercut! Vergys drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dilbrandt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt very nearly forgot to thank SynCity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
HFC 8 - Tanner vs Richardson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Sparrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vergys is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sparrow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vergys down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vergys is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparrow's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vergys misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sparrow working the ground and pound.
Sparrow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vergys has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vergys pushes Sparrow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparrow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparrow lands a few punches from side control.
Vergys is trying to improve his position.
Sparrow cracks Vergys with a big right hand but Vergys just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sparrow scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Vergys is rocked!
Vergys wants to control but Sparrow postures up.
Vergys is still in real trouble! Can Sparrow finish him?
Sparrow cracks Vergys with a big elbow.
Sparrow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vergys is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vergys flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1##SUB2#
Vergys actively working from the bottom here.
Vergys seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sparrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vergys with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sparrow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparrow connects with a nice short shot to Vergys's temple.
Vergys felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparrow drops an elbow to the side of Vergys's head.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparrow lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vergys punching from the bottom.
Vergys gets back to full guard.
Vergys throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Sparrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Vergys working for a triangle but Sparrow defends it easily.
Sparrow stands up over Vergys, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparrow landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sparrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparrow wants to pass the guard but Vergys is keeping the position.
Sparrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparrow postures up and lands a big shot to Vergys's brow. #SUB2#
Vergys is looking for a triangle here but Sparrow uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Sparrow scores with punches from side control.
Vergys is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparrow off and has taken his back!
Sparrow trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparrow rolls, trying to escape but Vergys keeps control of the position.
Vergys has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sparrow.
Vergys is trying to stick to Sparrow's back but Sparrow is turning into Vergys. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vergys's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparrow.
Sparrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparrow lands a couple of digs.
Sparrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vergys's head.
Sparrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparrow is working Vergys over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparrow working some strikes from top position.
Vergys striking off his back but it's not causing Sparrow any problems. #T4##SUB2#
Vergys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparrow defends it easily.
Vergys looks winded!#SUB2#
Vergys working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vergys on the ground.
Sparrow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vergys takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sparrow cracks Vergys with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sparrow is working Vergys over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sparrow is putting a hurting on Vergys here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vergys is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sparrow connects with a decent elbow.
Sparrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vergys keeps working.
Sparrow lands a strong strike to the head of Vergys. That's dazed him! Sparrow looking to finish here. Vergys is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sparrow lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SynCity Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SMASH: Heed vs Donnelly
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bisping. #TD#
Vergys shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Bisping scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vergys misses with a takedown
and Bisping counters with a stiff right hand.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Vergys attempts a counter takedown but Bisping avoids it well and moves away.
Vergys tries for a takedown but Bisping circles away easily
and Bisping counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bisping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping cracks Vergys with a good jab.#T1#
Bisping shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vergys eats them both and turns towards Bisping to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vergys fails with the takedown
and Bisping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping punishes Vergys's body with a nice straight punch.
Vergys shoots and misses
and Bisping counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Bisping.
Bisping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vergys fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Bisping throws a series of punches but Vergys avoids them all with ease.
Vergys dives in and grabs Bisping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes down on Vergys's head and hops out.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Vergys avoids them all with ease.
Bisping scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vergys doesn't seem bothered though.
Bisping catches Vergys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bisping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vergys was well out of range. Poor timing from Bisping.
Vergys shoots and misses
and Bisping counters with a straight right hand.
Vergys throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bisping counter with a right hand. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Bisping lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vergys doesn't seem phased though.
Bisping misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Vergys counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping wants to stand up but Vergys is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bisping can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vergys trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Bisping is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vergys is controlling him. #T4#
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Vergys from controlling successfully.
Vergys passes Bisping's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vergys is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vergys throwing shots but Bisping is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Vergys is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bisping pushes Vergys off looking to stand but Vergys dives back in and keeps control.
Vergys takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bisping looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Vergys wants to work for an arm triangle but Bisping is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bisping dominated that round.
That's time! Vergys's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vergys takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bisping has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vergys looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bisping is fending him off so far but Vergys persists. Nope, Bisping circles away and we're back to standing.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Vergys shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bisping manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bisping gets underhooks to prevent Vergys's takedown attempt.
Vergys prevents Bisping from breaking the clinch.
Vergys keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Vergys wants to take the fight to the mat but Bisping manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping wants to break free but Vergys has control.
Bisping can't break the clinch.
Bisping stops a takedown attempt from Vergys.
Vergys goes for a takedown attempt but Bisping pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vergys shoots for a double leg takedown but Bisping sprawls well. He's pushed Vergys's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vergys shoots for a takedown but Bisping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bisping is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vergys takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vergys slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Vergys moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bisping throws a right hand that Vergys ducks under and follows up with a left that Vergys also avoids with ease.
Bisping lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bisping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vergys.
A countering left hand to the body from Bisping misses.
Bisping moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Vergys drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bisping sprawls and moves away.
Chael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping looks to land a combination but Vergys avoids it well.
Bisping pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vergys back to the cage. Bisping follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vergys misses with a takedown
letting Bisping counter with a right hand.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Bisping lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Bisping misses with a low kick.
Bisping misses with a leg kick.
Vergys attempts a counter takedown but Bisping avoids it well and moves away.
Bisping lands with a cross.
Vergys with a poor takedown
and Bisping counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping works the jab nicely.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vergys appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bisping scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vergys uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bisping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bisping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bisping swinging wildly here.
As Bisping backs away, Vergys returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Vergys moves out of range easily.
Vergys shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisping defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vergys.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Vergys drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bisping sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Vergys will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bisping is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vergys stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bisping misses the shot to the body.
Bisping scores with a one two! Vergys had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vergys.
Vergys shoots for a takedown but Bisping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bisping as Vergys shoots in.#T2#
Bisping lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bisping lands a head shot.
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vergys attempts a counter takedown but Bisping avoids it well and moves away.
Vergys misses with a takedown attempt - Bisping sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bisping is looking for the big counter here.
Vergys fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bisping throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bisping throws a one two combo.
Bisping throws a series of strikes that have Vergys backpedaling.
Vergys moves out of range as Bisping throws a body kick.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Vergys moves out of range.
Vergys moves forwards but Bisping connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Vergys throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bisping's waist but Bisping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vergys off to one side.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vergys with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bisping counter with a right hand.
Vergys fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vergys's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bisping connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vergys scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bisping winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Bisping!
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Event:
SMASH: Heed vs Hedger (NC)
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vergys changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Spencer.
Vergys fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mark Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer connects with a jab.
Vergys has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Vergys feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vergys doesn't seem bothered though.
Spencer works Vergys's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Vergys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer scores with a nice right hand.
Vergys takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vergys defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Vergys attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Vergys fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Vergys avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vergys with a poor takedown
and Spencer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Vergys on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Vergys sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Spencer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spencer misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vergys sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vergys moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Vergys ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Vergys shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vergys attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Vergys appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vergys closes the distance and clinches up with Spencer, looking for a takedown. Vergys pushes Spencer against the cage but Spencer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spencer misses the jab.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Vergys saw that one coming.#T3#
Vergys shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vergys looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vergys.
Spencer works Vergys's body with a nice hook.
Spencer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vergys.
Spencer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Vergys moved out of range nicely.
Spencer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vergys had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vergys tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spencer.
We've been informed that Spencer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Vergys 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer misses with a right hand #TD#
and Vergys counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spencer!
We've been hearing good reports from Vergys's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Vergys looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vergys is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spencer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spencer pushes Vergys away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vergys gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Vergys is trying to get an arm triangle but Spencer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Vergys counters with a takedown into side control.
Spencer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vergys asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Vergys tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vergys has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vergys tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vergys working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vergys tries for a kimura but Spencer is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Vergys tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vergys has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Vergys.#SUB#
Vergys is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spencer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Vergys has an Americana. Spencer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vergys is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vergys hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jackie Vergys!
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Event:
SMASH: Alexander vs Tragedy
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Betts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vergys is looking for a sweep.
Betts wants to control but Vergys is keeping him busy.
Vergys is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Betts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Betts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Vergys looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Betts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Betts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vergys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vergys regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Betts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vergys doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Betts postures up in Vergys's guard and throws a big left but Vergys blocks it.
Betts sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Vergys is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Betts is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Vergys's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Vergys is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Betts defends well.#SUB#
Vergys has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Betts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Betts trying to control but Vergys is working from the bottom.
Betts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vergys working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Betts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Betts trying to control the position from guard on top but Vergys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vergys is trying to control the position but Betts postures up. #T2##SUB#
Vergys is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Betts frees his head nicely. Oh but Vergys has switched to an armbar! Betts is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
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Event:
GCF 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Quincy scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Quincy clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Quincy.
Vergys tries to score a body lock takedown but Quincy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vergys stalling in the clinch but Quincy improves position.
Quincy slowing the pace effectively.
Vergys wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Vergys has hold of one of Quincy's legs. Quincy is fighting the takedown attempt but Vergys gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vergys sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quincy's guard.
Vergys is trying to control. Quincy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quincy is looking to escape.
Vergys is looking to take a break and control but Quincy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vergys is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Quincy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackie Vergys!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Key gets a clinch.
Key stalling the fight.
Vergys is trying to force a seperation but Key has the dominant position.
Key taking a breather.#TD2#
Vergys lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Key kicks off Vergys and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Vergys drives through with a takedown into Key's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Key wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Key moves into the clinch.
Key is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vergys to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Vergys jumps into guard, dragging Key to the mat.
#SUB2#
Vergys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vergys working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Key.
Vergys controls Key momentarily but Key frees himself. #T1##SU#
Key stands up and waves to Vergys to follow him. #CL#
Key has Vergys up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Vergys gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Key has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vergys is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Key - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##TD2#
Vergys has hold of one of Key's legs. Key is fighting the takedown attempt but Vergys gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Key manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key connects with a leg kick. Vergys looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick by Key misses
and Vergys counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Vergys clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Key.
#TD2#
Vergys has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Key clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Key trying to control the hands but Vergys breaks the grip.
Vergys keeps control of the position as Key tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key trying to get back to his feet but Vergys is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Vergys has one arm under Key 's neck. Key is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Vergys manages to get his arm free though and Key is in a world of trouble! Vergys sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Key turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackie Vergys!
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